Luke Austin Daughertyhttps://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com
Poetry, Essays, & Articles
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3232Some Brief Thoughts on the Benefits of Walkinghttps://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/some-brief-thoughts-on-the-benefits-of-walking/
https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/some-brief-thoughts-on-the-benefits-of-walking/#respondSun, 03 Feb 2019 02:46:28 +0000http://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/?p=2259I think that beyond the many physical benefits of walking, the mental benefits are as manifold. Some of my best ideas and most important revelations are born during walks. I decompress. I consider things in a less distracted frame of mind. I love the simplicity of walking… travelling the speed that humans have primarily moved at throughout our entire evolution and existence. Foot speed. The speed at which we are best adjusted to observing the world.

From the beginning of my fitness journey in 2017, walking has been the foundation of my exercise. The primary rule? Replace as much driving as possible with walking, biking, or running. Even my initial idea for doing a fitness account on Instagram almost two years ago came from a walk home from @oasis_diner after having coffee. (Actually, if you want REAL magic in life, combine walks AND coffee regularly) I also love the Bill Burr stand-up comedy bit when he’s saying that you ate your way into being fat, now walk it off! Thanks, Bill! It works! Especially when you consider that half of all driving trips in the USA are only 3 miles or less. Just swap the car keys for some comfy shoes or a bike.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! Also, find my latest books on Amazon and Kindle!. Just search my full name.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! -Luke

An original poem by Luke Austin Daugherty, Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved.

Luke Austin Daugherty writing at Metro Diner in Plainfield, In.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! -Luke

A poetry typecast by Luke Austin Daugherty. Copyright 2018, All Rights Reserved on words and picture.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! -Luke

“Lettuce” -A true story poem about true love, inspired by my wife. I’ve learned that if you can find what is profound in the seemingly mundane moments of life, you’ve got something that money can’t buy, coming from a well that never runs dry. Copyright on picture and words: Luke Austin Daugherty, All Rights Reserved.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! -Luke

]]>https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/lettuce-a-typecast-love-poem/feed/0IMG_20170915_214540_023[1]lukeaustindaugherty:)Original Vintage ASAHI PENTAX K1000 Camera Instruction Manual (pictures)https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/original-vintage-asahi-pentax-k1000-camera-instruction-manual-pictures/
https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/original-vintage-asahi-pentax-k1000-camera-instruction-manual-pictures/#respondSun, 23 Jul 2017 19:48:43 +0000http://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/?p=2191We got a nice K1000 in recently that I listed on our ebay store. As popular as that model still is, I thought it might help some folks out to post the instruction manual.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing my blog! I am an independent poet, author, and singer/songwriter and I have my own ebay business to keep me as flexible as possible. But, writing takes time and if you appreciate what I do, if you have been moved or made to think by my writing, OR have just enjoyed something on my blog, please throw a buck or two in my tip jar! Your kind contribution may buy me a cup of coffee out at my next writing session. Click my easy paypal “tip jar” link that follows and THANKS! -Luke

]]>https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/halfway-to-hawaii-a-poem-written-in-the-sky/feed/0PhotoGrid_1494471760194lukeaustindaughertyHalfway to HawaiiLove is the Middle by Luke Austin Daugherty-Chapter 1 Leak!https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/love-is-the-middle-by-luke-austin-daugherty-chapter-1-leak/
https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/love-is-the-middle-by-luke-austin-daugherty-chapter-1-leak/#respondSun, 23 Apr 2017 23:24:38 +0000http://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/love-is-the-middle-by-luke-austin-daugherty-chapter-1-leak/Love is the Middle: The True Story of a Father and Son: This is the leaked screenshot picture of the short Chapter 1 from Love is the Middle by Luke Austin Daugherty. The book will be available to purchase online in time for Father’s Day. Please share and follow for publishing updates.…]]>

This is the leaked screenshot picture of the short Chapter 1 from Love is the Middle by Luke Austin Daugherty. The book will be available to purchase online in time for Father’s Day. Please share and follow for publishing updates.

In the spirit of things coming full-circle, I drove back to the Steak n’ Shake restaurant in Mooresville, Indiana where I started writing Love is the Middle in 2014. It seemed like the best place to be when I leak this first, short chapter of the book. I hope you look forward to reading the complete book! Love is the Middle is the memoir of my relationship with my father, who died of cancer in 2009. It tells the story of what divided us during my teens and what brought us back together during my twenties, as well as our history and much more. For inspiration and in keeping with where…

]]>https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/love-is-the-middle-by-luke-austin-daugherty-chapter-1-leak/feed/0Featured Image -- 2184lukeaustindaughertyA Sneak Peek of the New Book Cover Design Mock-up for Love is the Middle!https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/a-sneak-peek-of-the-new-book-cover-design-mock-up-for-love-is-the-middle/
https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/a-sneak-peek-of-the-new-book-cover-design-mock-up-for-love-is-the-middle/#respondSun, 23 Apr 2017 22:32:07 +0000http://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/a-sneak-peek-of-the-new-book-cover-design-mock-up-for-love-is-the-middle/Love is the Middle: The True Story of a Father and Son: We have been conceptualizing the cover for my new book! Here is the rough mock-up design! Love is the Middle is the memoir of my relationship with my father, who died of cancer in 2009. It tells the story of…]]>

We have been conceptualizing the cover for my new book! Here is the rough mock-up design! Love is the Middle is the memoir of my relationship with my father, who died of cancer in 2009. It tells the story of what divided us during my teens and what brought us back together during my twenties, as well as our history and much more. For inspiration and in keeping with where we used to hang out, I wrote this book at various Steak n’ Shake locations and edited it at Waffle House over the last three years. The book will be available for purchase in time for Father’s Day! Please follow for updates and share! I greatly appreciate it! -Luke (All Rights Reserved on picture and wording)

]]>https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/a-sneak-peek-of-the-new-book-cover-design-mock-up-for-love-is-the-middle/feed/0lukeaustindaughertyThe Final Draft of Love is the Middle is Finished!https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/the-final-draft-of-love-is-the-middle-is-finished/
https://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/the-final-draft-of-love-is-the-middle-is-finished/#respondSun, 23 Apr 2017 22:28:05 +0000http://lukeaustindaugherty.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/the-final-draft-of-love-is-the-middle-is-finished/Love is the Middle: The True Story of a Father and Son: HUGE NEWS, FELLOW HUMANS! The final draft of my new book, Love is the Middle, is now finished! This book is the memoir of my relationship with my father, who died of cancer in 2009. It tells the story of…]]>

HUGE NEWS, FELLOW HUMANS! The final draft of my new book, Love is the Middle, is now finished! This book is the memoir of my relationship with my father, who died of cancer in 2009. It tells the story of what divided us during my teens and what brought us back together during my twenties, as well as our history and much more. For inspiration and in keeping with where we used to hang out, I wrote this book at various Steak n’ Shake locations and edited it at Waffle House over the last three years. I will do my damndest to make sure the finished book is available for purchase in time for Father’s Day! Please follow for updates and share! I greatly appreciate it! -Luke